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Join us at 11:30 AM for Certification 101 and learn how business certifications can help position your company for growth. We’ll discuss the new OWCC Women’s Business Certification along with other certification opportunities available to small businesses. Whether you’re a startup, side hustle, home-based business, or established company, this free online session will help you understand your options and next steps. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 11:30 AM | Online Register today: https://ift.tt/CiPZkLF #WomenInOhio #WomenOwnedBusiness #OhioBusiness #SmallBusiness #BusinessCertification #OWCC
Project Management for Small Contractors Avoid Delays, Chaos & Costly Mistakes A great estimate may win the job, but good project management is what protects your profit. Join the Ohio Business Development Center (OBDC) for Project Management for Small Contractors, a practical online session designed to help contractors stay organized, manage projects effectively, and avoid the costly mistakes that can derail a job. Too many projects run into trouble because of missed deadlines, communication breakdowns, scheduling issues, and subcontractor challenges. This class will provide simple strategies you can use immediately to keep projects moving and your business growing. What You’ll Learn: Staying on schedule and meeting deadlines Managing subcontractors and expectations Common project mistakes that hurt contractors Ways to avoid delays, disputes, and penalties Keeping projects organized from start to finish Class Details Project Management for Small Contractors 📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT 💻 Online Free for OBDC Members Whether you’re managing residential renovations, commercial projects, or public contracts, this session will help you improve project performance and protect your bottom line. Register today at OHBDC.org.
Not sure which business certifications are right for your company? Join us for Certification 101 and learn about the new OWCC Women’s Business Certification, WBE, MBE, EDGE, DBE, veteran-owned certifications, and more. Whether you’re a startup, side hustle, home-based business, or established company, this free online session will help you understand your options and how certification can support business growth. 📅 Tuesday, June 23, 2026 🕚 11:30 AM 💻 Online Register here: https://ift.tt/EfvW0gG #WomenInBusiness #OhioBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #BusinessCertification #SmallBusiness #SupplierDiversity #WomenInOhio
Winning the bid doesn’t matter if you lose money on the job. Join OBDC for Estimating Mistakes That Kill Profit and learn how to create more accurate estimates, avoid costly pricing errors, account for overhead, and build profit into every project. Wednesday, June 17, 2026 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT Online via Zoom Free for OBDC Members Free for OWCC Members OBDC membership is just $25 per year. Register today at OHBDC.org #ConstructionBusiness #Estimating #Contractors #ConstructionIndustry #SmallBusiness #ProjectManagement #ConstructionManagement #Profitability #OBDC #OhioConstruction